From Pastries to Pasta - Food That Brings Joy
These Chewy Chocolate Macaroons are delicious pillows of soft coconut and cocoa that can be ready in under 25 minutes! These delicious Chewy Chocolate Macaroons are my Mother’s recipe and have become a staple in our home. For as long as I can remember my …
This delicious Lemon Saffron Risotto can be ready in just 35 minutes! The first time I ever had Risotto was at a lovely Italian restaurant. I was decided to venture outside of my comfort zone and order something other than pasta for a change. I …
I guarantee this will be the best bacon smash burger you have ever had. All done in 13 minutes! This is not a typical North American burger. This delicious Bacon Smash Burger is inspired by the German Frikadellen my Father always made when I was …
This Delicious Pancetta Pesto Pasta can be made in only 17 minutes! The first time I had truly amazing pesto was in a little cafe in Rome during an exceptionally hot day. My husband and I had gotten into the habit of waking early, taking …
Ever since my honeymoon in Italy eight years ago I’ve been obsessed with all things lemon. We spent an amazing four days on the Amalfi coast during our two week whirlwind tour and it was heaven. One of the incredible things we saw while in …
Orzo with chicken, bacon and mushrooms Sometimes amazing dishes are born out of intense planning and meticulous grocery shopping, while other times I simply look in the fridge and grab whatever looks good. This Chicken and Bacon Orzo with Mushrooms is the latter. I had …
With the warm weather fast approaching, there are few things that say summer to me more than fresh fruit and citrus. Two of my family’s favourites are fresh mango and lemons, and this beautiful Mango Salsa Recipe has both! It has all the flavours of …
To me, anything that’s warm, saucy and cheesy with lots of carbs is comfort food. While pasta obviously ticks all those boxes, sometimes I want to switch it up a bit. I love legumes, and wanted to find a way to include more of them …
Fettuccine Carbonara is the type of pasta dish I used to always order at restaurants. It checks all the boxes for me: salty, creamy, savoury, and most importantly, full of carbs! I always assumed that it was difficult to make this beautiful dish because it …
I love Italian food. To me, nothing can beat a bowl of pasta with delicious sauce and some freshly grated Parmesan cheese. During our honeymoon in Italy we visited Florence where they are known for their beef. It was there that I realized that meatballs …
This satisfying Chickpea Feta Salad recipe was inspired by one of my favourite dishes from a local coffee shop. Not only is this salad healthy and delicious, it’s incredibly hearty and can easily be eaten as a main for lunch. The chopped salad is delicious …
This Easy Avocado Toast recipe takes the prolific avocado toast to another level. The combination of creamy avocado, savoury woody mushrooms, and indulgent fried egg, all on top of nutty whole wheat bread, gives you the kind of satisfying bite normally only found in a …
This delicious Penne Alla Vodka with Pancetta dish can be ready in under 30 minutes! When I think about this meal, I think back to my teens and early twenties when I used to always order Penne Alla Vodka at restaurants. To me, it’s the …
You will love this combination of creamy avocado pasta and garlic shrimp! I developed this Creamy Avocado Pasta recipe in an attempt to incorporate some dairy free meals into my repertoire. Unfortunately, my husband has developed a lactose intolerance and gets nervous when I make …